Sources: Chelsea finalise ‘Plan B’ after stepping out of Antoine Semenyo race

Chelsea have formally withdrawn from the race to sign Antoine Semenyo after it became increasingly clear that the Bournemouth forward is closing in on a move to Manchester City.

Once Semenyo’s preference for City was established and negotiations accelerated in that direction, Chelsea opted not to pursue a deal that no longer aligned with their internal priorities, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

Rather than viewing the decision as a setback, Chelsea’s...